Hospitalists
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
Median pay: $265,930/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 9,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
• Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
• Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
• Admit patients for hospital stays.
• Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
• Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
• Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
What's the median pay for Hospitalists?
The median pay for Hospitalists is $265,930 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Hospitalists?
Employment for Hospitalists is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Hospitalists?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Hospitalists?
About 9,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.